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SuperWorkstation 5039D-I User's Manual
Appendix A
BIOS Error Codes
A-1 BIOS Error Beep (POST) Codes
During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system
is powered on, errors may occur.
Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up
process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.
Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. If
a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers
on the fatal error list (on the following page) correspond to the number of beeps for the
corresponding error. All errors listed, with the exception of Beep Code 8, are fatal errors.
BIOS Error Beep (POST) Codes
Beep Code
Error Message
1 beep
Refresh
5 short, 1 long
Memory error
5 beeps
No con-in or con-out devices
1 or more beeps
Refresh
IPMI Error Codes
Beep Code
Error Message
1 long continuous
System OH
repairs.
Description
Circuits have been reset (Ready to power up)
No memory detected in system
Con-in includes USB or PS/2 keyboard, PCI or
serial console redirection, and IPMI KVM or SOL
Con-out includes the video controller, PCI or serial
console redirection, and IPMI SOL
1 beep for each USB device detected
Description
System overheat condition
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A-2 Additional BIOS POST Codes
The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at
www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide").
When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h.
If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the
computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20).
For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.
Appendix A: BIOS Codes
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